Thursday, January 31, 2019
Monsters Inc: "We Scare Because..." Art Print by Dave Perillo
Here we have a Monsters Inc. inspired print that's so screamtastic, it's scary! Titled "We Scare Because...", this stunning 14" x 18" art piece by Disney/pop culture illustrator Dave Perillo is currently available at Disney Parks for $39.99. I was thrilled when I stumbled upon it this past October during our latest trip to Walt Disney World! I picked this up at the Merchant of Venus gift shop in Tomorrowland, but I believe it's also available at the Wonderground Gallery in Disney Springs as well.
This deluxe matted print is perfect for framing. I picked up a simple black frame today at Michael's (40% off) and popped it right in. It's currently hanging proudly on my office wall as the newest addition to my Pixar art gallery! This same image is also available as a 5" x 7" postcard as well, for those wanting this in a smaller size. Retail for the postcard is $4.99.
All your fave characters are here: Mike, Sulley, Boo, Celia, Roz, Waternoose, Randall, George Sanderson, Fungus and even Needleman and Smitty (man, those two just don't get enough love; it's awesome Dave included them on here). I just love everything about this. It's great for adult fans like myself, but this would also look adorable in a Monsters Inc. kid's room!
Dave Perillo has been a favorite of mine for years (check out when we first met HERE). I'm just completely drawn to his style, which is very specific to him. I can recognize one of Dave's pieces from a mile away. I love his minimal character designs and use of muted/unique color schemes—and I gotta say, it works SO well here with this piece. I really wish I had more of Dave's art, but I've only been able to get my hands on a couple other prints (like the NYCC Wall·E & Eve ones and the issue of Birth.Movies.Death he did the cover art for). As seen below, in 2018 he even did some designs based on several Pixar short films! I REALLY need those. Like a lot.
You can check out Dave's portfolio (as well as all the upcoming conventions he'll be attending) on his blog Montygog. If you like what you see, be sure to hit him up on Instagram and Twitter as well.
That's about it! I'd love to hear your thoughts, so be sure to comment down below. Do you have any Dave Perillo pieces you're proud to have? Who's your favorite Disney artist?
Sunday, January 27, 2019
Toy Story Pizza Planet Aliens PJs (BoxLunch)
OoooOOOoooooOO...check out these spacetacular Toy Story Pizza Planet Alien sleep pants from BoxLunch Gifts! Every year on Christmas eve (lifelong tradition) my grandparents give all us grandkids a fresh new pair of PJs to wear into Christmas morning—oh the magic. This past year, similarly to the Pizza Planet ones I chose in 2017, I decided to go the Pixar route again and received this super fun pair featuring everyone's favorite three eyed aliens!
I love the subtle details, like the little Pizza Planet logo at the waist, the "OHHHHHHH" on the draw strings and the tiny stars—not to mention the cute little designs of the aliens themselves. You know I'm a sucker for all things Pizza Planet!
These pajamas are soft and comfortable (cotton/poly mix), though maybe not quite as soft as the 2017 pair I got (plus those came in a cool pizza box). These are great though and I've worn them a ton since Christmas! These retailed for around $29 at BoxLunch and have unfortunately since sold out in all sizes online. Keep a watchful eye though as they very well could come back.
Anyone else out there get these as well? Do you have a favorite pair of Pixar jammies? Let me know your thoughts down below!
Thursday, January 24, 2019
Pixar Character Blocks Woven Tapestry Throw (ShopDisney)
Ready for the best Pixar blanket currently out there? Check out this "Pixar Character Blocks Woven Tapestry Throw" from ShopDisney! Each Pixar film of the golden era (which I consider 1995-2010; or Toy Story to Toy Story 3) is represented here by at least one to three characters—except for Cars (not sure why that one got left out). These stylized designs are still some of my all time favorites, which date back to 2014 when some of them debuted on THIS Disney Store t-shirt (still one of my fave shirts). These designs were also featured on several giant walls on the show floor of the 2015 D23 Expo (see them in my post HERE; scroll about half way down). I really wonder who the artist is.
This high quality throw measures 60'' H x 48'' W and retails for $39.95 HERE on ShopDisney.com. I absolutely love the overall look and the decorative fringes around all the edges. Don't expect a soft, cozy, or warm blanket with this though. Sure you can curl up with this on the couch if you'd like, but I'd say it's more decorative (could even be used as a rug or hung on the wall; I personally drape mine over my office computer chair which looks great). Also don't expect it to be as bright and colorful as it appears on the ShopDisney listing. The colors are much more muted, as seen in my photo (which isn't a bad thing, I actually think it's really cool that way).
If you'd like this same design as a brighter, softer blanket, they actually have one at BoxLunch HERE. I prefer the one I have here, but that's just my taste.
What are you thoughts? Have you picked this up or plan to? Which is your favorite character design of the 16 featured on here (mine has to be that chubby happy Mike Wazowski)? Let me know down in the comments below!
Tuesday, January 22, 2019
Monsters Inc: Sulley Tiny Big Feet Plush
Released just a few months back at the Disney Store and ShopDisney.com, here we have Sulley as part of their new adorable "Tiny Big Feet" collection! This series of micro plushies also includes Mickey, Minnie, Pluto, Dumbo, Thumper, Pooh, Eeyore, Stitch and Marie; each one being about 3 3/4" tall. Retail is $5.95.
Given that I have other small plush versions of Sulley (from Tsum Tsums to Itty Bittys, etc.), I honestly wasn't going to grab this one at first. But given its sheer shameless cuteness and that it was only a few bucks, I decided I couldn't resist! I ended up asking for this as a stocking stuffer from my in-laws anyway, so that worked out pretty perfectly.
I'm putting this away for my little ones to enjoy one day, hoping that they'll end up loving Monsters Inc. as much as me. It's perfect for young kids, from baby to toddler! It's also just a cute little desk item for collectors/older kids as well.
This plush is soft and squeezable with some nice embroidered details. You can't go wrong here, so go ahead and grab him while you can if you want a tiny little fuzzy monster friend in your collection! You can still find him at your local Disney Store or on ShopDisney.com HERE.
And stay tuned next month as THREE new Tiny Big Feet plush will be released on February 23rd— this time based on Toy Story characters (Buzz, Woody and Rex)! Who else would you like to see get this treatment? Sound off your thoughts down below.
Monday, January 21, 2019
Pixar Socks in Pixar Ball Ornaments (Holiday 2018)
Just this past holiday season, the Disney Store (and ShopDisney.com) released an excellent series of six Pixar inspired adult crew socks—all brilliantly packaged in Luxo ball ornaments! These were on every Pixar fan's "must have" list for Christmas, I'm sure, and made for perfect stocking stuffers (which is exactly how I got mine).
The two pairs I decided to go for are the ones I felt were the more masculine (or neutral) designs: The Toy Story cloud pair (based on Andy's iconic wall pattern) and the Monsters University "MU" pair (which totally captures the college/letterman feel). The other four designs that were released were based on Coco, Up, The Incredibles (specifically Edna) and Inside Out (see them all HERE).
Each Pixar ball ornament is clear plastic with a satin ribbon for hanging. They open easily in half to remove the socks and snap right back together. Original retail was $9.95, but they did eventually go on sale as well.
Check out ones I got in more detail!
Toy Story Clouds Socks
A fun surprise (what they don't tell you on the tag) is that one of the Toy Story cloud socks has "Andy" written on the bottom in his signature way (like how it's written on the bottom of Woody's boot). This was such a perfect touch!
Monsters University MU Socks
I tried both pairs on and they're soft, comfortable and stylish (well, as far as Disney/Pixar style goes). Love them! I believe these are the first pairs of Pixar inspired socks I've ever had, so that's pretty neat. I'm definitely glad I went for them and I'm excited to wear them with my Pixar outfits to complete my ensembles.
These have since sold out online, but you may still be able to find them at your local Disney Store. If you missed these originally and want to add them to your collection, be sure to check out THIS DIRECT LINK to current eBay listings (there are a few up as of right now). Highly recommend!
Did you pick any of these up? Which design is your favorite? Let me know your thoughts down below.
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Sunday, January 20, 2019
Knick Knack: Funko Shop Exclusive Snowman Vinyl Figure
Funko seriously killed it last year with so many amazing and unique Pixar releases; from Bao, to the Pizza Planet Truck and now the Knick Knack Snowman (among a bunch others), I'm just so impressed with their variety in 2018 and that they were able to give us hardcore fans some real treats to drool over. I'm also thrilled that characters from Pixar shorts are finally getting the Funko treatment and, now that the floodgates are open, I'm pumped to see which characters are next.
Knick Knack is an iconic Pixar short film (produced and directed by the man himself, John Lasseter), which originally premiered in 1989 at the SIGGRAPH convention in Boston. Most people, however, know it from its theatrical wide debut when it released in front of Finding Nemo in 2003. It's absolutely one of my favorite shorts due to its classic, clever Pixar humor, its groundbreaking animation and the simple visual storytelling. Any Knick Knack merch I can get my hands on is a must for me, this being only my third item after the 2013 ear hat ornament and last year's pin.
Just like with the recent Bao figure, this is not considered a Funko "POP!", but rather a "Vinyl Figure". And once again, the packaging is just as special as the figure himself with Funko replicating the character's snow globe environment from the film! It's perfection and I appreciate all the little details put into everything here.
The box is about 7" long x 5" tall x 4" wide and the figure itself is about 4.5" tall (a rough measurement since I'm not going to be taking this one out of the package, at least for the time being). Original retail price was $15.00.
Check him out! How could it get cuter?
Another great detail is underneath the box. There's the little exit door just like in the film! They even included the door from the other side (which features the "emergency exit" sign) on the bottom of the inside of the package too— seen on THIS Reddit thread.
This is a limited edition (though not sure how many pieces were produced) FunkoShop.com exclusive which dropped on the last day, December 12th 2018, of Funko's "12 Days of Christmas" event (basically a new limited Funko product was available on their online shop every day from the 1st to the 12th). This was the grand finale to the event and I couldn't have thought of a better choice to end with (though I'm totally biased being the Pixar fan that I am). Some Funko Shop exclusive releases sell out in two minutes or less, but this one took a good eight to ten minutes or so to sell out. It's a good thing too because I got out of a work meeting late and was still able to snag one about eight minutes after it went live on the site. Man was I nervous, but it all worked out!
If you missed out, don't you worry. Luckily the price has stayed down on eBay and is typically selling for only about $25 or less. I guess demand isn't too high for this guy, which is surprising! Check out THIS DIRECT LINK to current eBay listings if you'd like to add this unique release to your Pixar collection. I obviously can't recommend it enough!
Were you able to grab one of these? Which Pixar short film character would you like to see Funko tackle next? Shout out all your thoughts down below.
Friday, January 18, 2019
Monsters Inc: Disney Store Blind Box Vinyl Tsum Tsums—Mike & Sulley
These adorable Monsters Inc. inspired vinyl Tsum Tsums of Mike and Sulley were released February 7th 2017 at the Disney Store and ShopDisney.com as part of their Tsum Tsum blind box collection. This Pixar series featured these two plus four other standard characters (Buzz, Woody, Dory and Nemo—seen HERE) and two "chasers" (Wall·E and Eve–seen HERE).
I didn't get any of these at the time, but I was gifted Mike and Sulley here as part of my departure present when I left the Disney Store this past fall. My Disney Store family is the best and I miss them a ton! Man did they know me well. This was a fun surprise and I'm so glad I have them now.
These are made of a hard vinyl material and are about 2.5-3" long (for comparison, not too much smaller than the standard classic size plush Tsum Tsums). Original retail was $12.95 each, similar to a Vinylmation box.
You can stumble upon these on eBay if you're looking to add these to your Pixar collection! What are you thoughts? Did you collect these blind boxes? Do you miss the good ol' days when Tsum Tsum Tuesdays happened each month? Shout out your comments down below.
Thursday, January 10, 2019
Wall·E Mousepad (from Zazzle)
Hi everyone! Just when I think I'll have the time to get back to my regular blog posts here, life just gets busier and busier. Sorry I haven't been able to get one up since almost a month ago, but I'm thrilled that I found some time tonight to review one of the items I got for Christmas a few weeks back. Check out this Wall·E inspired mousepad from Zazzle!
I was really in need of a new mousepad (they say these things are dust and stain resistent, but definitely not). The Monsters University one (seen HERE) I got back in the summer of 2017 was getting old and scuffed and I wanted my whole computer desk area to start off the new year clean and fresh. This one was the perfect choice for me! There are so many options out there for Pixar themed mousepads, but I wanted something that made sense themeing wise. Wall·E was the obvious choice this time around, not only because computers in general play a big part in the movie, but also since much of the film does have that clean/minimal Apple computer inspired look and feel to it (even the real life Apple startup sound is used for when Wall·E gets recharged ). It just felt right.
The next step was narrowing down all the cute 30+ Wall·E mousepad designs on Zazzle down to one. This one stood out because the art style is right up my alley and I just liked the simplicity of it. So cute! And yes, the "08" seems to be a direct reference to the year Wall·E was released in theaters.
All the mousepads are a standard size of 9.25" L x 7.75" W and retail for $12.25. You can grab this one on Zazzle's site HERE if you're interested in this for your computer desk. You can order it as is, OR completely customize it in terms of color, image placement, text, size, etc.
Let me know your thoughts down below and I hope to see you again real soon for another blog post! Stay tuned.
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